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Education
2011: Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Master of Design in Communication Planning and Information Design
Current GPA of 3.92
2005: Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
BFA in Art (concentration in Interdisciplinary Electronic Art)
BA in German
Graduated summa cum laude (final GPA of 3.91)
Work Experience
Research assistant for Terry Irwin, Head of the School of Design
2010 (spring): Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Currently conducting reserach for School of Design strategic planning
Research assistant for Professor Kristin Hughes
2009 (fall): Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Created a multimedia video presentation for Fitwits Program, which partners
with schools, clinics, and families to teach kids about health and nutrition
Graphic designer for print production team, marketing department
2007–2009: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Designed print collateral for in-house clients with short-term deadlines
Prepared documents for printing
Graphic and web designer
2007–2008: Freelance, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Created web and print projects for several agencies in Pittsburgh
Designed and built CSS-based website for Hite Photo
Junior graphic designer
2006: soldan kommunikation, Stuttgart, Germany
Designed print materials and identity for non-profit organizations, including a vintage-inspired journal for a retreat center, print materials for a community dance production, and a brochure for a center for people with disabilities
Administrative assistant, human resources department
2005 (summer/fall): Robert Bosch Corporation, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Organized and provided assistance for upper-level management seminars
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite 4
Microsoft Office
Photo editing
Prepress production skills
Research methods
XHTML and CSS
Languages
German: fluent
Spanish: basic
Honors
2009: Mensa scholarship recipient
2009: Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation award recipient
2009: Recipient of funding from Carnegie Mellon University to attend 11th Annual Graduate Symposium on Women's and Gender history
2005: Induction into Phi Beta Kappa national honors society
2000–2005: Dean’s List, Wayne State University
2000–2005: Full-tuition scholarship, Wayne State University
Activities
Volunteer with Global Links since 2010
Volunteer with Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival since 2007
Member of Silk Screen year-long planning committee (2007–2008)
Member of AIGA since 2007
Studied abroad with Junior Year in Munich program (2002–2003)
Extra
Passionate about recycling and sustainability
Lover of reading, cooking, traveling, and film-going
Extremely organized, detailed, and task-oriented
Warm, caring, positive personality
